What are types of Possession? Define each.

What will be an ideal response?


1. actual possession – having an object physically on one’s person or directly under physical control
2. knowing possession – purposeful possession
3. mere possession – possession unaware
4. constructive possession – extends liability to people who have some control over an object without directly possessing it, e.g. in a residence

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